I want to rub this trailer all over me – We Need to Talk About Kevin
I’ve been intrigued with the idea of We Need to Talk About Kevin since my sister read, and highly praised the book. A film adaptation seemed like a good idea. And throwing Tilda Swinton into the mix is never a bad idea. The film has a 92% approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes, although it should be noted only thirteen reviews have been counted so far. At this point, I’m in. Here’s Oscilloscope’s overview, some stills, and below... Read More
Good Valentine’s Day
This is old news, and only two thirds movie related, but I’m throwing caution to the wind and talking about it anyway. Yesterday was a very, very good Valentine’s. First, I wake up to Pitchfork telling me Radiohead announced a new album being released. This Saturday. It’s like Thom Yorke was asking me to be his Valentine. Yes, Thom, yes! A thousand times yes. Best of all, you can download it for nine-ish bucks. Or... Read More
I Am Love
I was initially drawn to I Am Love for two reasons. One: The overbearing score in the trailer, and two, the almost ubiquitous acclaim received by all the critics I respect. The New York Times has already made it a Critic’s Pick for goodness sakes. I was not disappointed, everything they said was true. The is as lavish and luxurious as most anything I’ve ever seen. The story follows a young Russian matriarch named Emma (Tilda Swinton),... Read More
The Limits of Control
It seems I constantly regret not being more familiar with Jim Jarmusch’s work. Since the last time I wrote about him, despite being offered several good selections, I still haven’t seen much of his. However, now I can add The Limits of Control to this short list, and despite being an exercise in patience, it leaves me wanting more. Jarmusch wrote the script for this film, and its minimalism is intriguing in the same way I very much enjoyed... Read More
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
David Fincher is the guy who directed Fight Club, The Game, Se7en, and Zodiac. So the fact the source material for his most recent endeavor comes from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who’s born old and grow young a little confusing. Especially when you consider the PG-13 rating. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is one long-ass movie. Let’s break it down into three parts, each one hour long. The first act is where... Read More
Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading is a seriously good time. And who wouldn’t believe that with it’s ridiculously long list of bitchin’ actors/directors? Last year the Coen brothers took us to a much darker place with the Best Picture winning No Country For Old Men, but this year, they show us a much lighter side of life. The Coen brothers supply the film with a terrific, clockwork script (the kind we’ve learned to expect from them) that... Read More
